To catch up to the US and the USSR in the Orbit Race, French scientists launched Félicette into space in October 1963. It didn't appear like Félicette was your normal astronaut. She was really light—only 5.5 pounds. She had lived much of her life on Paris's streets. Additionally, Félicette was one of 14 cats that French scientists prepared for space travel. She ventured … [Read more...] about How Félicette The Feline Turned into The Very first Cat To Go To Space